Creamette Manicotti Recipe

Creamette Manicotti Recipe

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Manicotti is a classic Italian-American dish that brings comfort and flavor to any dinner table. Using Creamette pasta makes this recipe especially easy and reliable, giving us perfectly shaped tubes...

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Ingredients

  • 1 box Creamette Manicotti pasta (usually 8 ounces, pre-shaped tubes ready for filling)
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese (whole milk for creaminess)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim or whole milk)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated preferred)
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten to bind the filling)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for brightness)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for subtle aroma)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups marinara sauce (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for melted topping)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (final sprinkle)
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)

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